PORTIONING (OUT) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

portioning (out)

verb

present participle of portion (out)

as in rationing (out)

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doling out

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The investigation was sparked after the West Side safety net hospital came under fire for improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Straight Talk As a radio-show therapist doling out wisdom in 1992’s Straight Talk, Parton brought a lot of her own experiences to the big screen.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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